First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay in Washington
$84,000avg. a year
$40.38 an hour · 14,500 employed
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Washington earn an average of $84,000 a year. That is $7,400 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $76,600. The best-paying metro area is Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA at $106,970.
$79,310Median pay
$40.38Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#9Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
1500 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$106,970
$51.43 an hour
2440 jobs
Longview-Kelso, WA
$89,760
$43.16 an hour
36,760 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$86,690
$41.68 an hour
4580 jobs
Kennewick-Richland, WA
$85,650
$41.18 an hour
5650 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$84,370
$40.56 an hour
6550 jobs
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
$82,810
$39.81 an hour
7270 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$79,340
$38.15 an hour
84,970 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$79,250
$38.10 an hour
91,280 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$77,820
$37.41 an hour
10260 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$77,410
$37.22 an hour
11200 jobs
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
$74,970
$36.04 an hour
12580 jobs
Yakima, WA
$74,820
$35.97 an hour
13210 jobs
Walla Walla, WA
$74,770
$35.95 an hour
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington first-line supervisors of production and operating workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $76,600 | $36.83 |
| Washington | $84,000 | $40.38 |
| Oregon | $75,270 | $36.19 |
| Idaho | $73,890 | $35.52 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,280
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$74,600
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66,340
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,340
- Machinists$71,510
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$60,700
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make in Washington?
The average is $84,000 a year, and the median is $79,310. That is $7,400 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $76,600.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$40.38 an hour on average; the median is $38.13.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($106,970), followed by Longview-Kelso, WA ($89,760). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Walla Walla, WA ($74,770).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-1011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national first-line supervisors of production and operating workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.